Hungarian state decorations awarded to László Krasznahorkai and others

Several prominent Hungarian figures received state honors on October 23. Nobel laureate László Krasznahorkai was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary, Civil Division, for his literary contributions that have strengthened the international recognition of Hungarian culture.

Other recipients of the Grand Cross include pianist András Schiff for his global musical achievements and political scientist Péter Kende for his role during the 1956 Revolution and his scientific work.

The Commander's Cross with Star, Civil Division, was awarded to film director Márta Mészáros for her films depicting historical traumas and female fates, and poet/writer Imre Oravecz for his prose regarding peasant life and migration. Other recipients of the Commander's Cross include film director Ildikó Enyedi, writer Pál Závada, and political scientist László Kéri.

Additional honors were granted to former Foreign Minister Géza Jeszenszky for his role in shaping post-regime-change foreign policy, ecologist András Báldi, and Olympic medalist Zoltán Verrasztó for his contributions to swimming.